Compare software

Blue Line Console vs Smart Launcher 6: catalog facts
Blue Line Console	Smart Launcher 6
Free Free and open source.	Freemium A free version is available. Smart Launcher Pro is a paid upgrade.
Android	Android
Typing-first launching without browsing icon grids Available on Google Play and F-Droid	Automatic app categorisation removes most manual organising Search bar doubles as a calculator and unit converter
Android only Text-based interface will not suit people who prefer icons	Automatic categorisation gets some apps wrong and needs correcting Several features require the paid Pro version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.